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"The great strength of the US rests with the men and women in uniform who .." SecDef Panetta Full transcript here: ow.ly/bhFlU about 3 hours ago via HootSuite
Chinese & Thai marine corps concluded a mil-training exercise in waters off Shanwei South China's Guangdong province. ow.ly/bhx0e about 5 hours ago via HootSuite
Thai, Malaysian Navies stage exercises off Phuket & marks 53rd yr for annual “SEAEX Thamal” joint naval drill. ow.ly/bhwS4 about 7 hours ago via HootSuite
SecDef said building U.S. maritime strength across Asia-Pacific will be project for new generation of US naval officers ow.ly/bekH6 6:40 PM May 29th via HootSuite
At ASEAN Defense Ministers' meeting in Phnom Penh Asia's defense ministers work on resolving South China Sea dispute. ow.ly/bekz7 4:40 PM May 29th via HootSuite
Sec of State Clinton says China’s claims in South China Sea exceed what is permitted by UN Convention on Law of the Sea ow.ly/b8zmR 6:35 PM May 24th via HootSuite
USS New Orleans & Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Hong Kong for a port visit ow.ly/b8zgV 4:50 PM May 24th via HootSuite
US SecDef Leon Panetta will travel to India on a two-day official visit in June as part of his week-long Asia trip. ow.ly/b6Oli 6:40 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
Australian Defense Force personnel departed Australia for their deployment as part of Pacific Partnership 2012. ow.ly/b6OaN 4:50 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
Max Thunder is a two-week exercise that allows the US & ROK AF to work together through variety of exercise scenarios. ow.ly/b6NGz 2:45 PM May 23rd via HootSuite
East Asia forum will 'build confidence in Thailand', good opportunity to build up investment confidence. ow.ly/b5ogd 6:10 PM May 22nd via HootSuite
Philippines will receive its second high-endurance cutter from the USCG to add more punch to the country’s naval fleet ow.ly/b5o9F 4:56 PM May 22nd via HootSuite
Rotationl Deploymnts in Australia & Singapore boost US Asia-Pacific presence without need for permanently based forces ow.ly/b3vDE 6:55 PM May 21st via HootSuite
Russian Navy Pacific Fleet ships to join U.S., multi-national force, in RIMPAC exercise for first time ever. ow.ly/b3vlQ 4:55 PM May 21st via HootSuite
Largest humanitarian & civic assistance mission in the Pacific by the US Pac Fleet will be held in Samar, Philippines. ow.ly/b3vdE 2:50 PM May 21st via HootSuite
ADM Locklear said he’s using new strategic guidance as a roadmap as he sets priorities and engages with the region. ow.ly/b0KGY 6:25 PM May 18th via HootSuite
Presidential Proclamation -- Armed Forces Day, 2012. Click to read: ow.ly/b0Maz 5:20 PM May 18th via HootSuite
Philippines is acquiring 10 new patrol ships from Japan to boost country’s territorial defense in West Philippine Sea. ow.ly/b0KRP 4:35 PM May 18th via HootSuite
Chinese and American officials recognize the importance of good, uninterrupted military-to-military relations. ow.ly/aZ3My 5:55 PM May 17th via HootSuite
Japan & Australia signed an agreement that will allow them to share intelligence. ow.ly/aZ3nc 4:35 PM May 17th via HootSuite

Name U.S. Pacific Command
Location Camp Smith, Hawaii
Web http://www.pacom.mil
Bio PACOM is the senior U.S. military authority in the Asia-Pacific region. Maintaining security, stability and prosperity and protecting the global commons.